Rustic Luxury- Pack for a 10th Mountain Hut
A trip to a 10th Mountain Hut can be an enjoyable and memorable experience. But what are the logistics for a trip to a 10th Mountain Hut? Read More …
Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book
A great book not just for backcountry touring but also for winter camping.
Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End
What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …
The Trail Show #31 – The Great Eastern Trail
The Trail Show #31 featuring the Great Eastern Trail
Vermont’s Long Trail – My most important long hike
Why Vermont’s Long Trail hikes were important for me. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2014 – Scraps of blue foam
My gear pick of the year for 2014: Scraps left over from a blue foam pad! Read More …
Gear review: Smile Plates
Holes in 3-pin 75mm Nordic boots can get beat up. Here’s a fairly simple and inexpensive fix and/or preventive measure.
Urban Stroll
Snow is not quite what I need it to be in the high country. I am getting over a cold. Time to take an urban stroll.
Why support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition?
In this time of giving, helping to support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is a worthy cause.
Website of the week: DAVE’S NORDIC BACKCOUNTRY SKIING PAGE
Another Website of the week: Dave’s Nordic Backcountry Skiing page
Giving thanks in the desert – Capitol Reef
Another Thanksgiving spent outdoors. This time in Capitol Reef National Park.
Black Friday – Backcountry Style
Black Friday? Our Black Friday will be under a night sky in Utah. No deals on big screen TVs, but I am sure the ambiance will be nice.
Trail Groove Issue 19 – The Colorado Plateau
Another issue of Trail Groove that published some of my articles.
Quick tip: Xmas Tree Disposal bag = emergency shelter
Another quick tip just in time for the coming season. Read More …
TBT Gear: Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser
Another TBT piece of gear. One of the original throw-backs, the Filson double Mackinaw cruiser. Read More …
The Trail Show #30 – The Trans ADK
The Trail Show #30 – The Trans ADK featuring an interview with Erik Schlimmer.
Quick Tip: BagTex – A poor person’s VBL
A quick winter tip for keeping the feet warm in single digit temps. Read More …
Five day B&W photo challenge
A collection of photos from the five day B&W challenge. Black and white photography[1] has always been something I loved. I am not a professional photographer by any means, but I do love photography to capture certain scenes in the Read More …